CPU
GPU
Core i3-2330E
A6 Pro-7050B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-2330E is positioned at rank 1133 and the A6 Pro-7050B is on rank 921, so the A6 Pro-7050B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2330E
Performance Per Dollar A6 Pro-7050B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2330E and A6 Pro-7050B
Core i3-2330E
The Core i3-2330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,823 points. Launch price was $225.
A6 Pro-7050B
The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2330E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6 Pro-7050B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2330E versus 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B — a 30.8% clock advantage for the A6 Pro-7050B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-2330E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2330E scores 1,823 against the A6 Pro-7050B's 1,820 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-2330E.
| Feature | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,823 | 1,820 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2330E uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-2330E) / not specified (A6 Pro-7050B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2330E) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Pro-7050B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2330E targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-2330E launched at $225 MSRP, while the A6 Pro-7050B debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Core i3-2330E is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2330E delivers 182.3 pts/$ vs 121.3 pts/$ for the A6 Pro-7050B — making the Core i3-2330E the 40.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-2330E | A6 Pro-7050B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225 | $100-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 182.3+50% | 121.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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